การจัดการเพื่อการอนุรักษ์โบราณวัตถุของวัดปราสาทสิทธิ์ อำเภอดำเนินสะดวก จังหวัดราชบุรี

              The objectives of thisresearch were: (1) to study the level of Management for the Conservation of Antiques of Prasatsit Temple at Damnoen Saduak District in Ratchaburi Province; (2) to compare the antiqueconservation managementat Prasatsit Temple, Damnoen Saduak District, Ratchaburi Province, classified by personal factors; and (3) to study the problems, obstacles, and suggestions regarding the management of antique conservation management at Prasatsit Temple, Damnoen Saduak District, Ratchaburi Province. This study employed a mixed-methods research design. For the quantitative research, data were collected via questionnaires from 369 residents in Prasatsit Sub-district, Damnoen Saduak District, Ratchaburi Province. The data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Hypotheses were tested using F-test (One-way Analysis of Variance: ANOVA). For the qualitative research, the study used documentary analysis and interviews with 9 key informants. The data were analyzed using contextual content analysis.

             The findings of the research were as follows:

             1. The overall level of Management for the Conservation of Antiques of Prasatsit Temple at Damnoen Saduak District in Ratchaburi Province, was found to be at a high level (x= 3.59). When considering each aspect individually, the area with the highest mean was cooperation in antiqueconservation with government agencies, which was at a high level (x= 3.76). This was followed by maintenance and preservation of antiques, also at a high level (x= 3.53). The aspect with the lowest mean was providing knowledge on antique conservation to the public, which was at a high level (x= 3.46).

             2. The comparison of the Management for the Conservation of Antiques of Prasatsit Temple at Damnoen Saduak District in Ratchaburi Province, classified by personal factors, revealed that people with different genders, ages, levels of general education, occupations, and monthly incomes showed no significant difference. Therefore, the research hypothesis was rejected.

             3. Problems and obstacles, it was found that the temple lacks standardized systems for flood and fire prevention in areas where antiques are stored. Suggestions were that standardized flood and fire protection systems should be established. This should be done through an integrated approach with relevant agencies to effectively preserve artifacts and protect them from potential damage.